WWII Imperial Japanese Army Railway Regiment 1924 Military Photo Album
This is an original 1924 commemorative discharge photo album from the 3rd Company, 2nd Railway Regiment of the Imperial Japanese Army. The title page reads: “2nd Railway Regiment Commemorative Discharge Photo Album 3rd Company Taisho 13 [1924]” Unlike an ordinary personal photo album, this is a unit-specific historical record in which the regiment, company, and year are clearly identified. Two Senior Army Officers At the beginning of the album are portrait photographs of two senior officers: Division Commander Morinari Morioka Later reached the rank of General in the Imperial Japanese Army Regimental Commander Teijiro Niihara Later reached the rank of Major General in the Imperial Japanese Army These portraits are followed by photographs of the 3rd Company, military facilities, railway operations, and rosters identifying members of the unit. What Was an Imperial Japanese Army Railway Regiment? The Railway Regiments were specialized Imperial Japanese Army units responsible for military railway construction, repair, operation, and transportation. Railways were essential for moving troops, ammunition, food, equipment, and other military supplies. Railway troops could also be tasked with dismantling or destroying railway infrastructure when required. The 2nd Railway Regiment was based at Tsudanuma in Chiba Prefecture and would later serve in railway operations on the Asian continent. This album dates from 1924, well before the regiment’s later large-scale wartime deployments, making it particularly interesting as a record of the unit during the interwar period. Railway Soldiers at Work One of the most fascinating photographs is captioned: “Ordinary Railway Operations” It shows numerous soldiers working directly on railway tracks, with a steam locomotive and passenger cars visible in the same scene. It is an excellent visual record of what these specialized soldiers actually did. The album also contains a unit personnel roster, recording names, ranks, and other information about the soldiers. Together, the photographs and roster preserve not only the identity of the unit, but also the commanding officers, ordinary soldiers, military facilities, and actual railway work associated with it. A Record from 1924 The 2nd Railway Regiment also participated in railway restoration work following the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. This album was produced the following year, in 1924. In later years the regiment would be deployed to China, including operations connected with the Jinan Incident and the Second Sino-Japanese War. The men pictured here therefore belong to an earlier chapter in the history of a unit that would later become deeply involved in Japan’s military railway operations overseas. Swords and medals often receive the most attention from militaria collectors, but armies could not function without logistics. Troops, weapons, ammunition, food, and equipment all had to move. The Railway Regiments were among the specialized units responsible for making that movement possible. Nearly a century later, this album still preserves the faces and names of the officers and soldiers who served there, the facilities they used, and even the railway work they performed. There is age-related wear, staining, discoloration, and rubbing to the covers and pages. Please examine the photographs carefully for the condition and contents. An unusual original historical record documenting the Imperial Japanese Army’s 2nd Railway Regiment through its commanders, soldiers, facilities, personnel roster, and military railway operations. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
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USS FLORIDA BB-30 W. F. Henry Vallejo California Color Tinted Photograph
USS FLORIDA BB-30 W. California Color Tinted Photograph. Minor rubbing on corners. Color tinted photograph in laid down on cabinet card material. Light toning on edges of cabinet card material [see photo]. Sighted 4-7/8″ x 7-7/8″. Overall 10-3/4″ x 8″. Thank you for your interest in this item. I do not use recycled boxes, kraft or bubble mailers for these scarce Cruise Books.
WWII Imperial Japanese China Incident Lacquer Tray Rising Sun Military
Japanese Wartime Lacquer Tray – China Incident Commemorative This is a Japanese commemorative lacquerware tray dating from the prewar or wartime period. The front features striking military imagery including a Rising Sun flag, a map of China, military helmets, flowers, and a five-pointed star. At the top are the Japanese words China Incident Commemoration. ” The “China Incident was the term commonly used in Japan at the time for the conflict with China that began in 1937 and developed into the Second Sino-Japanese War. Another inscription reads “Jinchu Hokoku” – Devote one’s loyalty in service to the nation. This phrase was widely used in wartime Japan and reflected the strong emphasis placed on loyalty, duty, and national service. Japanese Lacquerware Japan has a centuries-old tradition of fine lacquerware. Japanese lacquer pieces are admired for their deep glossy surfaces, durability, careful craftsmanship, and decorative techniques developed over generations. What makes this tray especially interesting is the combination of traditional Japanese decorative craftsmanship with unmistakably wartime imagery. It shows how military culture was not confined to uniforms, weapons, or the battlefield. It also entered ordinary objects used and displayed in Japanese homes. The Name “Sasamoto” The reverse is marked “Sasamoto” in Japanese. Although its exact meaning cannot be confirmed, the manner in which it is written suggests that it may be the name of the original owner rather than a maker’s mark. If so, it gives this piece an additional human connection – a wartime object once kept in the home of a person or family named Sasamoto. Condition There are scratches, surface wear, staining, and some losses around the edges consistent with age. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition. More than simply a military souvenir, this tray preserves a glimpse of everyday life and social values in wartime Japan. History does not survive only in weapons and battlefields. Sometimes it survives quietly in an object that once sat inside someone’s home. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
WWII Imperial Japanese Navy Photo Album 1929 Battleships Admirals Gunnery
Published in 1929 (Showa 4), this large-format Japanese photo album presents a remarkable visual record of the Imperial Japanese Navy before World War II. This is much more than a simple collection of old photographs. Among the pages are photographs of important Japanese warships associated with the Russo-Japanese War and the development of the modern Japanese fleet, including Mikasa, Asahi, Shikishima, and Fuji. The album also contains portraits of senior naval figures, views of the Naval Gunnery School, diagrams and photographs relating to naval guns and shells, and scenes showing daily life aboard Japanese warships. One particularly interesting feature is the use of English captions on a number of pages, making the contents much easier to understand for collectors outside Japan. The book was issued by the Meiji Emperor Photo Album Publication Association. Records for this title are also preserved in Japanese institutional collections, confirming that this was a genuine prewar publication rather than a later retrospective reproduction. When opened, the pages provide a much more impressive viewing experience than a typical small-format military book. For a modern collector, this album offers something especially valuable: a look at how the Japanese Navy presented itself during the interwar period, only a little more than a decade before the Pacific War. Age-related toning, spotting, rubbing, stains, and general wear are present. Please examine the photographs carefully for condition. An excellent historical reference for collectors of Japanese naval history, warships, Russo-Japanese War material, naval uniforms, gunnery, and prewar military photography. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
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WWII Imperial Japanese Army Infantry School Russo-Japanese War Map Set 9pc
This is a set of nine large Japanese military maps connected to the official study of the Russo-Japanese War. The maps date from around 1931 (Showa 6) and are associated with the published Japanese war history of the Russo-Japanese War. What makes this set especially interesting is the presence of Imperial Japanese Army Infantry School library stamps. The Army Infantry School was a specialist institution for infantry tactics, training, and military study. These maps were therefore not simply decorative maps. They were the kind of material used to study terrain, past battles, troop movements, and tactical problems. The set includes areas connected with major Russo-Japanese War battlefields, including Mukden, Liaoyang, Shahe, Jiuliancheng, Telissu, Dashiqiao, and surrounding regions. For collectors who are not familiar with this period, the Russo-Japanese War was fought between Japan and the Russian Empire from 1904 to 1905, with some of the largest land battles taking place in Manchuria. These maps help make that history much easier to understand. Instead of seeing the war only as names and dates in a book, you can see the actual mountains, rivers, roads, railways, towns, and terrain over which the armies moved and fought. Several maps also contain red, blue, and black handwritten lines and annotations. These markings appear consistent with tactical or historical study, possibly indicating positions, routes, or battle lines. However, the person who made them and the exact date of the annotations cannot be confirmed. That uncertainty is important. What can be confirmed is that the maps carry Army Infantry School library markings, and the handwritten study marks add to the sense that these were working military reference materials rather than untouched collector pieces. Each map is large, approximately 78 × 110 cm / 30.7 × 43.3 in. Allowing the terrain to be studied in impressive detail. There is age-related toning, staining, fold wear, tears, and handwritten markings. Some maps have significant damage, so please examine the photographs carefully. A fascinating set for collectors of the Imperial Japanese Army, Russo-Japanese War, military cartography, Manchurian battlefields, infantry tactics, and military education. These are more than old maps. They are surviving tools for understanding how Japanese officers studied the battlefields of an earlier war. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.
General John A LeJeune USMC Marine Corps Wire Photo with Maj. Gen. Wendell Neville
GENERAL JOHN A LEJEUNE U. This photo has some wear from normal use. There is a small spot of missing paper at the top and some pinholes. There are stamps and pencil writing on the back. The photo is approx. 7 1/4 across x approx. (see photos for more details). Additional photos available upon request. Please specify details you would like to see more clearly.
WWII Imperial Japanese Army China Incident Commemorative Sake Bottles Set of 4
This is a matching set of four prewar Japanese military commemorative sake bottles made in connection with the Second Sino-Japanese War, known in contemporary Japan as the China Incident. These are often referred to as military sake bottles-ceramic vessels produced for military celebrations, departures, homecomings, unit events, and other commemorative occasions. They were not merely tableware; they served as personal souvenirs tied to a specific moment in a soldier’s service. Each bottle features a highly symbolic military design: A Japanese soldier holding the national flag The Imperial Japanese Army star emblem Cherry blossom decoration The inscription “China Incident Commemoration” The China Incident began in 1937 and became the major conflict between Japan and China before and during World War II. What makes this set especially appealing is that all four matching bottles have survived together. Single military sake bottles are not difficult to encounter, but complete matching groups are much less commonly found. As a set, they give a much stronger sense of how these pieces may originally have been displayed or used at a commemorative gathering. The design is also immediately understandable even for collectors who are new to Japanese militaria. The soldier, flag, army star, and cherry blossoms create a very visual snapshot of Japanese military culture in the late 1930s. The bottles remain in attractive condition for their age. There is some wear to the gilt decoration, along with kiln-related marks, glaze irregularities, and crazing consistent with period ceramic production. Please examine the photographs carefully for condition. More than decorative ceramics, these are surviving examples of how military service and wartime memory entered everyday life in prewar Japan. A strong display set for collectors of Japanese militaria, wartime ceramics, China Incident material, or historical military souvenirs. Own a Piece of History. International Buyers – Please Note.